Nagoya Grampus Eight desperately need points on Saturday, Mar 13 at 12:00 PM in the J1 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Machida Zelvia come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Nagoya Grampus Eight travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Machida Zelvia here — they've won 6 of 9 previous meetings against Nagoya Grampus Eight, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Nagoya Grampus Eight won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Machida Zelvia look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Nagoya Grampus Eight will make it uncomfortable. Machida Zelvia to win.